Axel Scheffler è celebrato per il suo distintivo e giocoso stile illustrativo che porta in vita le storie per bambini. La sua arte è caratterizzata da colori vivaci, personaggi espressivi e un acuto senso dell'umorismo, rendendolo una figura amata tra i giovani lettori. Scheffler possiede una notevole capacità di catturare l'essenza di una narrazione attraverso i suoi disegni. Le sue illustrazioni contribuiscono in modo significativo all'esperienza magica della lettura, promuovendo l'amore per i libri illustrati nei bambini.
La storia di un topo che mentre avanza nel bosco frondoso, incontra una volpe affamata, un gufo non molto saggio e un serpente viscido, e racconta loro del Gruffalò un mostro spaventoso e squamoso. Una storia spiritosa allo stesso tempo elegante e divertente, semplice nella sua esecuzione, poiché gioca abilmente sulle paure del bambino e poi mostra che anche i mostri più minacciosi non sono sempre spaventosi come sembrano.
I versi dedicati dal grande poeta Thomas Stearns Eliot a Macavity, Mister Mistofele, Brunero, Vecchio Deuteronomio e a parecchi altri gatti nacquero negli anni Trenta e furono inseriti nelle lettere che il poeta scriveva ai suoi figliocci. Furono riuniti nel 1939 in questa raccolta dal titolo "The Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats" e oggi, in occasione del 70° anniversario dalla pubblicazione, il libro, tradotto da Roberto Sanesi, è impreziosito dalle illustrazioni di Axel Scheffler, celebre in tutto il mondo per aver dato un volto al Gruffalò, protagonista di un album pubblicato in tutto il mondo.
Wander into the deep dark wood with this exquisite gift slipcase edition of the bestselling modern classics, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child.
In this second collection of Bottle Rabbit stories our hero meets further adventures as he sets out not to lose his precious Magic Bottle to the assorted rogues and villains eager to take it from him. They are suitable for reading aloud to four-year-olds and upwards.
It's Posy's birthday, and she's thrilled with Pip's gift of a toy bus. After enjoying games and birthday tea, chaos ensues when Pip trips over the bus while carrying the cake. Young readers will love discovering the outcome and how Pip and Posy turn a mishap into a fun adventure!
'Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three'. But it's dangerous being a Stick Man. A dog wants to play with him, a swan builds her nest with him. He even ends up on a fire Join Stick Man on his troublesome journey back to the family tree.
There's always room for one more on this affable witch's broomstick... or is there? In another mild-mannered tale from the creators of the Smarties Prize-winning picture book, The Gruffalo, a witch and her happily purring cat fly through the wind on their broomstick, without a care in the world, until the witch's black hat blows away. In the process of retrieving it, they pick up another passenger, a polite and helpful dog. All goes well until the witch's hair bow flies off. And then her wand. And then real disaster strikes--in the shape of a big red dragon, a broken broom, and some very important (but notably absent) friends. Julia Donaldson's story, though not earthshaking in plot or rhyme, is a pleasant way to pass the time leading up to the witching hour (Halloween!) especially when paired with the friendly illustrations by Axel Scheffler. Readers will especially love the final illustration, in which our heroes solve their space problems once and for all. (Ages 4 to 7) --Emilie Coulter
Join The Gruffalo, Mouse and all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this amazing magnetic book! Contains over 60 Gruffalo magnets, a special mini edition of the bestselling story, plus play scenes and exciting activities, including Mix-and-Match Monsters and the Great Big Gruffalo Quiz! With a neat clasp and sturdy carry handle, you can take the fun with you wherever you go! The perfect gift for all Gruffalo fans.
In Pip and Posy and the Little Puddle, Pip comes to play at Posy's house. They have such a lovely time after their mid-afternoon snack and drink that Pip forgets he needs to go to the toilet, and soon there's a little puddle on the floor. But everyone has accidents sometimes, so Posy mops it up, and lends him some clothes. The next time Pip needs a wee, he does it in the potty all by himself. Pip and Posy are typical toddlers: they are best friends and they have fun...but sometimes, just like any other toddler, they get cross and sad, so sometimes it takes friendship, sharing and understanding - and a cuddle - to make things better.
